Stable Sheet - January 2021 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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For those viewing this newsletter for the first time, it is published in three sections. At the bottom of section one & two you will be prompted to click a link to go to the next section. Be sure to "click here" where indicated to continue reading.
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Hi everyone-
My name is Kathy Christensen and since we don't currently have a President, I am currently your 2021 Acting President for MHAO. Briefly, I have been a member of MHAO since 2012 and have been on the Board as the Promotions Chair, worked on the OMC Silent Auction, and served as your Vice President for the past 3 years.
I have been involved with Morgans here in Oregon and previously in Southern California and like many of you, have had a love affair with the breed for as long as I can remember.
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome any new members and to wish all of you a Happy New Year. Here is hoping that 2021 will treat us better and kinder than 2020! With this New Year, we still will have challenges due to COVID and will need to navigate through the uncertainty that the Pandemic has brought upon us. I can say that your MHAO board is motivated and looking forward to start planning for future 2021 programs for its members. With that being said, the Board will be meeting via Zoom on Saturday, January 16th to plan for the year. I welcome your ideas and suggestions for what you would like to see the club do and provide for you, the member. At this time, we are entertaining ideas for our annual clinic..so if you have any ideas or topics of interest, please feel free to contact me and I will forward ideas on to the committee responsible for the clinic.
Kathy Klopchin-Christensen
Looking forward to a great year!
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No minutes. There was no Board Meeting in December. |
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As they leave the MHAO Board Of Directors, we give our thanks to Becky Bean & Natalie Woodland.
Your service was very appreciated. You will be missed.
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Some words of encouragment posted in Facebook by Kathy DeFazio - Reprinted with permission - Thank you Kathy. |
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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, 1948
Many prayers for all of us and for our country in these troubled times.
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Hear ye! Hear ye!
Karen Weiderman would love to showcase you and your horse in the Members section of the Stable Sheet newsletter. Send her a story and picture or two.
She is also looking for stories from Morgan owners on how and when they got into the Morgan breed and what they have done since then.
Send photos of your versatile Morgan to:
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New Program - Nominations Requested
For the New MHAO Humanitarian Award
Sponsored by Patricia Carlson
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Approved November 4, 2020
Description:
Members of MHAO are dedicated to the health and welfare of animals and members of their communities. Many volunteer and donate generously to various causes. Indeed this organization wouldn’t exist without those who contribute their considerable time and talents. It is not surprising our members would do whatever they could to help others, especially during a time of crisis. It is the intent of the MHAO Humanitarian Award to honor and thank those especially generous members who courageously helped rescue and care for animals and people impacted by the disasters of this year’s fires and pandemic.
Qualifications:
- Member of MHAO at time of service, or a member of the Morgan community.
- Nominated by a member or non-member
- Submission of at least one brief written description of the nominee’s exceptional community service and impact.
- Nominations and essay submissions will be reviewed and nominees contacted before acceptance.
Discussion of further Qualifications:
- Limiting the number of awards or attempting to weigh one person’s altruism against another’s would not be within the proper spirit of this award. The more people we can acknowledge, thank and honor the better to show the depth of heart and generosity that thrives in our Morgan community.
- But IF Board feels a need to treat some nominee’s contributions as being of greater merit than another’s I would recommend having a two tiered approach. All those who actively participated and led in the rescue and housing of animals/people would each receive the full list of awards. A second group could consist of those who also made important but more passive contributions e.g. helping organize, donating funds, helping care for rescued animals, etc. whereby they could still receive honorable mention and inclusion in ads and articles. The bigger the list the better!
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Award:
- Framed certificate of honor.
- 1 year honorary membership in MHAO.
- Articles in Newsletter describing each nominee’s exceptional service.
- Inclusion in half page ad in next year’s Directory/Futurity honoring all MHAOHumanitarian Award recipients.
- Submission of article about MHAO Humanitarian Award and its honored recipients toThe Morgan Horse Magazine.
Actions Required:
- Approval of this new award by MHAO board.
- Designation of person(s) to whom nominations will be submitted.
- Widely release notices of new award to membership and encourage nominations.
- Approval and execution of design, prints and frames for official award certificates.
- Determine recipients.
- Send/give award to recipients.
- Design half-page ad for Directory/Futurity listing
- Mark 2021 MHAO membership dues for recipients as paid.
- Assign the writing of articles for Newsletter and The Morgan Horse.
- Submission of finished articles.
Expenses:
- Design, printing and framing of certificates will be donated by Patricia Carlson. Other volunteers are very welcome.
- Loss of 1 year’s MHAO membership income per recipient.
- Delivery of certificates.
- Dedication of 1/2 page advertising space.
Summary:
Recognition that the MHAO values and rewards community service of its members is especially important during a time when we are more isolated from the support and comradery we normally enjoy within our Morgan community. Telling the stories of how our members have managed to contribute in spite of, and because of, these difficult situations will inspire us all to appreciate each other more and hopefully envision what we might be able to contribute. With most awards in the equestrian community centered on winning-- this one is earned by giving.
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Please submit your email nomination/s to the Emergency Committee within MHAO:
Please nominate by email by January 31st
Tell their story.
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Last Call for "Morgans For Sale" Ads! |
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Shelley will still take ads through January 10th - and probably through January 11th
This will be a widely distributed sales sheet to include Morgans for sale or adoption.
Also Morgan Stallions standing to the public!
And, Shelley will include tack/clothes/equipment for sale!
(Better a less than perfect ad then none at all.)
HURRY! Time is running out.
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It Is Time To Renew Your MHAO Membership |
Renewal forms were included with your ballot for the MHAO election along with the latest MHAO Membership Directory. Please send your renewals to Doana Anderson,
1587 SW Birdsdale Ct, Gresham OR 97080 or email them to
Questions: (503) 250-2500
If you did not receive your renewal and directory please contact Doana Anderson
For more information on member benefits, see Section 3 of this newsletter.
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Renew your foal's nomination to the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity
Renewals will be sent out on or by March 1st and are due
March 31, 2021
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Initial Nomination in the year the foal is born - $45
Renewal fees - $25 each year
Class fees - $25 per class
Late nominations & renewals
are $100
For more information, click here to download the Futurity Rules. The Rules and all forms needed are available on our website.
Click here to download a nomination form to send to Gay
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I love this ad! Thank you to Leslie Arnould for the orginal design layout and silhouette, Theresa Peterson for the background picture, and TMH for the final design pulling it all together. |
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Nominations are open
for the 2021
MHAO Stallion Service Auction
Nominations close January 31st
Auction closes April 17, 2021
at 3pm PDT
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We would love to have the opportunity to promote your stallion. Here are the benefits we offer for the stallion owner:
- Press releases on Northwest Morgan News, MHAO newsletter (Stable Sheet), MHAO website, MHAO Facebook Page & the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Facebook Page, in The Morgan Horse Magazine, on The Blast, etc. There is heavy emphasis on advertising the stallions included in our auction.
- The Stallion Auction will be promoted at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) Horse Show & donated stallions will be highlighted. OMC is the largest Morgan Horse Show in the State and even the Northwest.
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ATTENTION! The name of all stallions with a bid will be put into a hat for a drawing. The winner will receive a free 2-page spread in the 2021 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. This is a new benefit that was added in 2019.
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Each stallion donated receives a full page dedicated to them in the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. This is a high quality magazine distributed up and down the West Coast & at Grand Nationals.
- Bonus payments are made to breeders and stallion owners when a foal that is the result of a breeding sold through the MHAO Stallion Service Auction becomes a Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show.
Funds from the MHAO Stallion Service Auction support the MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity which is the only known traditional Futurity in the Western Region. Morgan Horse Association of Oregon Breeder’s Cup Futurity classes will be held at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show held in June each year at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene Oregon.
Minimum starting bid is $700, or an amount set by the stallion owner (higher or lower, but no lower than $500). Bidding is open from January 15th to early April.
More information is available on our website. For questions, contact
Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276
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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo |
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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo has become an annual tradition for horse owners and horse lovers in the Northwest. Held at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon, the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo combines to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, are interested in dressage or trail riding, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy.
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March 26-28, 2021
Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany OR
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AMHA Youth Team News & Info For MHAO Youth |
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Calling All Youth Leaders, Parents, Youth Members of MHAO & All Barns with Youth Riders |
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As many of you may know, the AMHA Youth Clubs program has recently been renovated to become the AMHA Teams Program. The Teams Program has all of the attributes you loved from the clubs AND MORE! It is a points based system to compete with Teams around the country!
Please join us for an informational forum via Zoom to get all your questions answered. See you there!
Topic: Teams Forum
Time: Jan 13, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada), 4 PM Pacific Standard Time
Meeting ID: 842 9487 3127
Passcode: 729676
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The AMHA Youth Council has put out a very informative newsletter about their activities.
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Coming soon!
MHAO is putting on three virtual shows this year for our Youth.
February, March & April
Watch for more information
MHAO Youth Chair, Diane Pixlee
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An Article From The Horse Network |
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New Study Details Different Effects of Soaking and Steaming Hay |
Researchers at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, U.K., were wrong about that. It turns out the hay "biome" is affected differently by soaking and steaming, significantly more so than by hay type or where the hay came from. In the course of disproving one of the study's hypothesis, however, much was learned about the treatments' effect on the "good" and "bad" bacteria that constitute the hay biome.
Titled "The Hay Biome: Characterising the viable bacterial community profile of four different hays for horses following different pre-feeding regimens," the study was published this past November on PLoS ONE, the peer-reviewed scientific journal. It's the first study to look at the quantity and characteristics of bacteria in hay subjected to different pre-feeding treatments.
The research was prompted by the reality that soaking and steaming are increasingly common treatments for reducing dust in forage to protect and improve respiratory health. Soaking and steaming are also common for feeding horses that require a diet low in water soluble carbohydrates.
"Hay and the soil it's grown in are organic matter, so it's going to have some bacteria in it," explains Dr. Simon Daniels, a senior lecturer at the RAU and a member of the three-researcher team who designed and executed the study. "But we didn't know what those bacteria would be, whether they'd be viable and how they'd be affected by soaking or steaming." Most of the bacteria found in dry hay are non-pathogenic, he adds. The majority were plant or soil-based and/or those already found in the equine digestive system.
To compare the two pre-feeding treatments' effect on bacteria, four types of hay sourced from two locations in England were used: two mixed meadow grass hays and two of Italian rye grass, a monoculture. Samples were treated by either a 12-hour soak in tap water or one cycle in a Haygain High Temperature HG 600 steamer. The latter method injects steam at temperatures up to at least 212°F throughout hay in a thermally sealed chest.
Steaming's Advantages Confirmed
Steaming proved most effective in reducing the overall bacteria populations in hay and it maintained the diversity of bacteria naturally found in dry hay. Steaming also reduced the bacteria associated with infectious respiratory disease and dental problems. "The dental issue is quite
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novel," says Dr. Daniels of a possible topic for further study. Additionally, steaming was found to preserve bacteria associated with the process of digesting forage. Steaming "denatured" the proteins of several types of bacteria, rendering them harmless in the horse's digestive system.
Prior to this study, this RAU team's work had clearly established that steaming reduced a substantial amount of problematic particles found in all hay. These include bacteria, fungi and yeast. "We didn't know exactly what was left, and whether remaining bacteria were viable or not," Dr. Daniels explains. "We've now found that most of the bacteria that do survive are not harmful. That was more luck than anything else."
Conversely, soaking was found to reduce the diversity of the bacteria profile in hay, largely because some bacteria thrive in water. Horses are used to eating forage with a diverse bacterial population so reducing the diversity is not necessarily a good thing. Soaking also increases undesirable and potentially harmful bacteria.
One example of these "bad" bacteria are "Gram-negative" bacteria. Most of these carry lipopolysaccharides, aka "endotoxins," that are potentially harmful if ingested. "It's amazing the bacteria that can be picked up in hay," Dr. Simon comments. "Once pathogens get into the body, they pose a potential threat to health." One specific Gram-negative, the proteobacteria, are common in water sources, so the scientists were not surprised to see them in soaked hay.
The study also detected in soaked hay pathogens found in infectious respiratory diseases. There is not yet a proven causal link between the two, Dr. Daniel clarifies, but a connection stands to reason.
Simple Conclusions
Soil, hay and the equine gut are naturally loaded with bacteria. They flourish or fail in different environments and have impacts that range from harmless to dangerous. While there is much to be learned about their impact, this advance in understanding the effects of pre-feeding hay treatments leads to a simple conclusion for horse owners.
"Collectively, these findings add to a body of evidence that suggests high temperature steaming is the most suitable pre-feeding treatment for equine health," explains Dr. Daniels, a horse owner himself. That's true, too, for horses who need forage with low water soluble carbohydrates but don't have access to it. Steaming does reduce WSCs to varying degrees, but when a dramatic decrease is needed, soaking leeches this nutrient more effectively, along with the many beneficial nutrients in hay.
"If you need to long-soak your hay because your horse is obese or prone to laminitis, then it's sensible to pop the hay in the steamer afterwards," Dr. Daniels concludes.
Dr. Daniels conducted the study with Dr. Meriel Moore-Colyer, a Professor and Graduate Dean at the Royal Agricultural University, and RAU student Jacob Hepworth. The study was funded by Haygain, Ltd., which has a long-standing partnership with the RAU. As is typical with university research, funding does not influence findings. "We were left to design and run the study as an independent organization," Dr. Daniels explains. "There was no influence on how we did the study or the results."
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To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or
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Support Morgan Stronger with AMHA's NEW 2021 Weekly Planner! |
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NEW for 2021 - Our AMHA Weekly Planner is FULL of beautiful Morgan horses to brighten your day and further support our Morgan Stronger Fundraising Campaign! Each week features a different Morgan and has ample space to plan your week.
Advertisers...Remember that you will receive two (2) calendar/planners for each ad placed. If you would like additional planners, please follow the instructions above. Thank you for your support of our fundraiser!
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If you would like to see Terri Sturm elected as an AMHA Western Director, please get your votes in now. It only takes a few minutes. Your help is appreciated so that the minimum number of votes needed can be met. |
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2020 Oregon Equine Excellence Awards
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Announced December 13, 2020 |
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Nancy Eidam is the recipient of the 2020 Oregon Horse Council
Lifetime Achievement Award!
Here is Nancy's nomination for this award:
Nancy Eidam is hardworking, honest, generous and a great promoter of horses and the Morgan breed in the Pacific Northwest. She is constantly at the forefront of the youth scene in her area, organizing Youth of The Year contests, and introducing children to the Morgan breed.
She started out with Arabians and Saddlebreds before turning her attention and dedication to the Morgan breed. She started Crown Morgans in 1964 and has bred over 150 horses to carry her Crown prefix. Many of them have become Regional and National champions. Her prefix is synonymous with quality, and Morgan type. Crown horses have been successful in the show ring in all disciplines, for carriage, the sport horse disciplines, for use in other breeding programs, and especially for use as all around family horses. One of the most amazing things about Nancy is that she can look at a Morgan horse and tell you what his background breeding is. Every day spent with Nancy is a lesson in Morgan history, as well as Morgan type and conformation.
Morgan horses became Nancy’s passion as a breeder, trainer, instructor, and advocate. She has been instrumental in helping to educate and mentor most of the Morgan trainers we have in the Northwest today as well as countless others. For over 55 years she has helped amateur and junior riders be successful in reaching their goals.
Nancy is now a retired USEF/AHSA “R” judge after serving in that capacity for 40 years. She has judged shows from coast-to-coast as well as throughout Canada, in England, New Zealand, and Australia. She has been a participant and developer of the AMHA Judging Seminar where her slide show on Morgan type and conformation has educated many a judge. She has served on Convention panels and given clinics and seminars throughout the country, and again in Canada, England, New Zealand, and Australia. She was an Oregon Horsemen’s Association Judge in 14 divisions for 18 years.
Nancy has served in numerous local clubs including as a Director of the prior Oregon Horsemen’s Association. She was the founding director and creator of the Oregon Horse-A-Fair and had total responsibility for creating, writing, and directing the main Showcase Extravaganza which featured more that 350 horses representing 48 breeds. In the Northwest she wrote, organized, directed, and produced the creation of a video celebrating the Morgan Bi-Centennial. It was based on the history of the Morgan horse with all Regions of AMHA competing. The Northwest won. She has also dedicated her time to the Northwest Horse Expo, and the Hermiston Horse-A-Fair. She has served as the President of the Blue Mountain Morgan Horse Club, President of the Pacific Northwest Morgan Horse Club, and has remained an important contributor and Director of the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon.
For 27 plus years Nancy was the leader of the Just-in Juniors which was an AMHA recognized youth club that won multiple championships and awards.
Nancy’s contributions to the American Morgan Horse Association include almost a quarter of a century as a Northwest Regional Director along with service to many National committees and one term as Chairman of the of the AMHA Morgan Standards committee, and on many other committees including the Morgan Horse Grand national committee. She was chairman of The Morgan Horse magazine steering committee for 13 years and watched the magazine become a front-runner among equine publications, garnering many awards. She organized a breeders’ committee and became its first Chair. Additionally, she served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Morgan Horse Institute and the Museum Council of the National Museum of the Morgan Horse. She used her artistic skills to create the Morgan Activity booklet for youth that is used to this day to teach kids about Morgan horses and everything equine.
Other contributions to the Equine industry include serving 4 years as the Equine representative on the Oregon Marketing and Livestock Board. She is a past member of the OSU Veterinary Equine Advisory committee. And she has welcomed youth interns from all around the US as well as from England, Switzerland, and France.
Through the years, Nancy has earned almost every honor the American Morgan Horse Association can bestow:
- 1980 AMHA Youth Person Of The Year
At the time received, this award honored the AMHA member who had done the most for
youth.
This award recognizes the woman who, in the past five years, made particularly
exceptional contributions to the support and preservation of the Morgan breed and/or
AMHA. Some of the best-known people in the Morgan breed have been recognized.
This is given annually to recognize up to two people per year who have given long-term
support to the breed through the activities of the AMHA.
The Golden Reins Award recognizes professionals who have been involved with the
Morgan breed for at least 30 years. Active or retired trainers and instructors who have
made a lasting impact on the breed on a daily basis through their dedication to working
with horses and riders are eligible for nomination.
- 2002 Cecil R. Brown Memorial Sportsmanship Award
This award is only given out in years when there is a special person who stands apart from
all others. It recognizes an individual who exemplifies sportsmanship in and out of the ring
during horse show competition. This award gives the show industry an opportunity to
recognize the people who make Morgan competition a pleasure for all.
- 2008 Breeders' Hall of Fame
Breeders' Hall of Fame award is given to up to three Morgan breeders per year who have
produced Morgan horses that have had a significant impact on the breed.
- 2010 Honor Roll for the Women In Our Industry
An annual list of women in the industry that celebrates the enormous, indeed
disproportionate influence women have had in our industry. These women have proven
that they are more than equal in the areas of vision, direction accomplishment, and
utilization of the breed. The women honored are recognized as leaders, mentors,
educators, innovators, adjudicators, pioneers, counselors and advocates. A person can
only be listed once to the Honor Roll.
Nancy’s contributions to the Equine & Morgan world have been many. Her energy and tireless dedication have never waned. I am honored to nominate her for the first Lifetime Achievement Award granted by the Oregon Horse Council. It would please me to see her recognized in her home state. Her herd has now been dispersed and she retired this year but plans to continue to support the Morgan horse thru her service as a Director on the Board of the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon.
Thank you Nancy for all your many contributions.
Nancy recently shared a favorite quote of hers. It says everything about who she is.
Work for a cause, not for applause.
Live life to express, not to impress.
Don’t strive to make your presence noticed,
just make your absence felt.
Author unknown
Nominated by Gay Adams
This nomination is a compilation of several articles that appeared in past issues of the Morgan Horse Magazine combined with additional information from AMHA and other individuals.
Congratulations Nancy! Well deserved!
This Lifetime achievement award is hosted by
the Oregon Horse Council
Click here to watch the announcement of all the award winners
For questions or assistance, contact Brandi Ebner
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Featured Article from Platinum Performance |
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How Skilled Equine Veterinarians and Farriers are Propelling The Prevention and Treatment of Laminitis Forward For The Horse
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Perhaps one of the most devastating of all equine disease states, laminitis has claimed the lives of countless horses due to innumerable causes. Its impact is unquestionably destructive (if not deadly), its causes are a moving target, and its treatment is an ever-evolving landscape based on novel research and techniques from the field. The disease itself doesn’t discriminate — laminitis has claimed every age, breed and discipline, from beloved backyard ponies to revered track superstars, including legends Secretariat and Barbaro. Laminitis is known for its pain and difficulty to treat once clinical, and veterinarians continue to press forward, seeking more effective therapies, advanced shoeing techniques and, arguably most importantly, research-backed preventive measures to help recognize horses with a propensity for the condition and intervene before it’s too late.
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Another long but very informative article from Platinum Performance. It is not included here with the intent of promoting or endorsing their products. It is included because of the good information about Laminitis that it contains and because our Morgans are so susceptible to it. |
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USEF Safe Sport Reminder To All Competing Members |
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We are committed to creating and maintaining an equestrian community free of all forms of emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct. In an effort to cultivate this safe community, US Equestrian members and participants have a mandatory duty to report suspected sexual misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. The USEF Safe Sport Policy and U.S. Center for SafeSport Code are aimed at protecting all participants in our sport.
Effective January 1, 2019, all USEF members 18 years old and older with a Competing Membership must complete SafeSport Training in order to compete in USEF-licensed competitions.
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Time to line up your calendar for 2021 |
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PNW Morgan Horse Show
August 26-29, 2021
Hi folks! Although this show season didn’t turn out the way anyone had hoped, we are excited to announce our show dates for 2021! Please join us August 26-29, 2021 at the Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit in Spanaway WA.
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
Kaitlin Lebon
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ATTENTION!
The Olympic Field Trials are again scheduled to take place the same time as the OMC show. Make your reservations early! We are seeking to find a hotel to work with us. As information is available, we will let you know.
Karen Breckenridge, OMC Show Chair, (503) 580-4716
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California SpringFest
Horse Show
April 22-25, 2021
Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta CA
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Mother Lode
September 3-5, 2021
Save the date for this wonderful show at the exquisite Rancho Murietta Equestrian Center. This A-rated Morgan Horse Show includes Saddleseat, Driving, Western Dressage, Cowboy Dressage, Classic Dressage, Hunter, Western, Jumping, Trail, and Ranch classes. The beautiful Gypsy horses join us in this fun filled show and we have plenty of classes open to all breeds. There is truly something for everyone!
Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Association is also working on a schooling show. More information will follow.
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Click here to see a more expansive list of events - something for everyone!
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Morgan Medallion
Regional Show
July 22-25, 2021
South Point Equestrian Center
Las Vegas, NV
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Morgan Grand National & World Championship Horse Show
October 9-16, 2021
State Fair Park, Oklahoma City OK
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Do you know other dates for your shows or discipline events? Please send them to me to publish. We need to cross our fingers and start looking forward to a better year ahead!
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The 2021 Washington State Horse Expo Is Cancelled |
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2021 Washington State Horse Expo Update:
While we were hopeful that we would be able to move forward with the 2021 Washington State Horse Expo, based on the information we have received from the Department of Health and Governor Inslee’s Washington guidelines regarding COVID-19 and the gathering size of our event , our show producers and staff have made the difficult decision to cancel the Expo slated for March 5-7, 2021. This was a decision that was made in the best interest of the community. We are looking at ways to offer equine programming the first weekend in March 2021 and expanded horse events during the Clark County Fair in August 2021.
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As disappointed as we are, we are looking forward to bringing you all the excitement and education that Horse Expo has brought you for 10 years. Please join us March 4-6, 2022. We will return with the Clinicians, vendor booths, educational offerings and the popular Extravaganza! Stay tuned to our Facebook and website for updated information.
We are encouraged by the vaccine news. We remain committed to helping to ensure the health and safety of our attendees, clinicians, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and staff and look forward to bringing back all the events you have come to expect and enjoy at the Clark County Event Center and Fairgrounds.
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Tracemark Touch of Gold
(Pot of Gold x DG Morning Glory)
2001 - 2020
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The day I hoped would never come. RIP Tracemark Touch of Gold. You knew you were special, and you were to so many. Thanks for letting me be your person thru the amazing journey we shared. And thank you Beverley Stoebuck Olson for being there thru everything.
Daryl Hopson
She was the fulfillment of a long held dream for Beverly. Our hearts go out to Beverly, to Daryl, and to all who loved this magnificent mare.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melody DeLappe and her family
in the loss of both of her parents to COVID.
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 2:
Meet MHAO Members
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests for Volunteers
Advertising Thru MHAO
Classified Ads
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA & UPHA News
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